How to Read Between the Lines of Online Dating Profiles

If you’ve been online dating for years like myself, or even if you’ve had more than a few first dates, you’ll know what I mean when I say who you meet in person isn’t always who you imagined.

When you’re just a tadpole starting out in the online dating pool this can be a bit of a surprise and also a turn off. But not to worry, it does get easier to read between the lines in profiles to find what you want, whether that’s a one night stand , a friend with benefits, or something more serious.

Tips that will help you find what you’re looking for

“Passionate, adventurous, and fun loving” are often words a person uses when they just want a casual sex relationship.

Stating very specific qualities they want in a person indicates they are picky and possibly very demanding of their partners.

Listing what they “don’t want” in a match usually means they’re still recovering from a relationship where their mate had these qualities.

People who write a lot in their profile about their career or how busy their lives are probably don’t want or have time for a serious relationship.

Well written, complete and thoughtful profiles often come from potentials that are sincere about meeting and starting a real relationship.

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